Description
The Aulos Recorder Treble 309A Bel Canto is a quality plastic treble (alto) recorder aimed at serious students, classroom ensembles and advancing amateurs who want a clear, responsive instrument without the maintenance of wood. With its traditional styling and a voice designed to project, it suits solo and ensemble work where a natural, bright tone is required. Players moving up from student descants or school instruments will appreciate the extended range and secure intonation across registers, making it a reliable choice for lessons, exam repertoire and group playing.
Built from durable ABS resin, the 309A Bel Canto features Aulos’s curved windway and patented cavity wall design to produce a focussed, even tone throughout the instrument’s range. The recorder is supplied in three sections for easy assembly and cleaning, and includes a comfortable thumb rest that aids hand position and long practice sessions. Its Baroque (English) fingering makes it compatible with standard teaching methods used in UK schools and exam syllabuses, while the dark brown and ivory finish gives a traditional look without the need for delicate care.
In a school or tuition setting the 309A performs well for whole-class teaching, ensemble parts and graded exam work, offering reliable tuning and a clear sound that reads well against other instruments. The included accessories such as a leatherette bag, cleaning rod and fingering chart make it ready for immediate use and straightforward to maintain between lessons. For those seeking value, the Aulos 309A Bel Canto balances playability, durability and tone quality, making it an excellent step up from basic classroom recorders and a practical long-term option for students and teachers alike.
